Dewi Ria Utari

Also known as Fransisca Dewi Ria Utari. A simple writer who try to catch a glimpse of the world into her writing. A dance enthusiast especially for Pina Bausch’s works and contemporary dance.

She began writing short stories in 2003. Her stories have been published in Djakarta, A+, Spice, Media Indonesia, Koran Tempo, and Kompas, and have appeared in anthologies such as Ripin: Kompas Selected Short Stories 2005–2006; Pena Kencana Literary Award 2008; and Cinta di atas Perahu Cadik: Kompas Selected Short Stories 2007. Her novel, Rumah Hujan, was published in 2016 by Gramedia. Dewi currently is the Editor in Chief for Sarasvati, an art and lifestyle magazine.